Eaton
114 Old State Road
Ellisville, MO 63021
tel: 636-527-1439
RalitzaKArafin@eaton.com
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Contact
May 14, 2014
Immediately
Ralitza Arafin, (636) 527-1439
Eaton’s Bussmann Business Marks 100 Years of Innovation, Reflecting on
Industry Legacy, Roots in the St. Louis Region
Community Events, Interactive Microsite, History Museum Planned to Celebrate Milestone
ST. LOUIS … Power management company Eaton is reflecting on a legacy of innovation as
its Bussmann business celebrates 100 years of operation. To commemorate the anniversary,
Eaton has planned a series of events and programs designed to engage the local
community, customers and employees globally to underscore the division’s history of
innovation.
To kick off the anniversary celebrations, Eaton has just unveiled an onsite history museum at
the Bussmann headquarters in Ellisville, Missouri, with a timeline that highlights significant
milestones in the division’s history. The display includes photos, advertisements and
products that date as far back as the company’s inception in 1914.
The division has also launched a microsite – www.bussmann100years.com – that serves as
a living tribute to the Bussmann centennial. Former and current employees, customers and
members of the community can learn more about the evolution of the business, contribute
their own stories to help populate the digital archive and hear about upcoming events.
“Eaton’s Bussmann business began in a St. Louis garage in 1914 thanks to the vision of the
Bussmann brothers – Joe, Al, Frank, Lee and Harry,” said Ralitza Arafin, director of
marketing for Bussmann. “In the ensuing 100 years, the business has evolved into a global
leader for fusible circuit protection. We can call a range of utility and design patents our
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own, and we offer more than 30,000 critical circuit protection, power management and
electrical safety products to a variety of markets. It is a legacy that challenges us to drive
forward and create the next innovation.”
Arafin explained that a number of activities are planned throughout the year to recognize
Bussmann’s key stakeholders.
For the community, Bussmann is excited to be a sponsor of The City of Ellisville’s Concerts in
the Park. The Bussmann-sponsored concert will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014, and will
feature ‘That 80s Band.’ The public is invited to bring family and friends for a festive evening
of food and fun in Bluebird Park, Ellisville, Missouri.
Additionally, in October, Bussmann employees will plant 100 trees at St. Louis County’s
Queeny Park to symbolize Bussmann’s deep roots in the St. Louis region and its dedication
to the division’s future. The 100 oak, red bud and dogwood trees will serve to enhance the
landscaping at Queeny Park for years to come.
“Since its inception, Eaton’s Bussmann business has maintained strong ties to the greater St.
Louis community – as an employer and as a corporate citizen with a stake in the region’s
future,” added Peter Lugo, vice president and general manager, Eaton’s Bussmann Division.
“We are pleased to include our neighbors and beautify the community in marking this
important milestone in our history.”
To learn more about Eaton’s Bussmann business, please visit www.bussmann.com. For
information on the anniversary, visit www.bussmann100years.com. Eaton’s Bussmann
division develops and manufactures critical circuit protection, power management and
electrical safety products designed to provide innovative circuit and power electronics
protection. The Bussmann business serves customers in the industrial, commercial,
alternative energy, high reliability and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
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Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 101,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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